Literacy And Social Inclusion: Closing the Gap - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1858563895 ISBN 13 : 9781858563893

Editeur : Trentham Books Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Literacy and Social Inclusion Presents insights into how to address the challenges in the areas of social inclusion and literacy. This book defines such terms as social inclusion and social exclusion, explores and relates to literacy education by contributors who are renowned in the field and deals with issues of literacy and social class, race, gender, language and sexuality. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Although social inclusion has been high on government agendas for some years, there have been few attempts at policy level to examine the issues relating to literacy education. Many social and cultural groups feel alienated from traditional models of literacy education and some learners continue to underachieve. This book presents insights into how to address these challenges. Terms such as social inclusion and social exclusion are defined, explored and related to literacy education by contributors who are renowned in the field. They deal with issues of literacy and social class, race, gender, language and sexuality. They offer insights into current concerns in these areas, and they outline curricula and pedagogical approaches which aim to address underachievement and disaffection. The book challenges traditional deficit notions of 'at risk' communities and argues that the onus for change needs instead to be at policy level. "Literacy and Social Inclusion" is essential reading for all those concerned with ensuring that literacy education, as practised in institutions, meets the needs and interests of all learners and closes the gaps between home, community and school.

Revue de presse

This edited collection makes an important contribution to the debates about what literacy is, or should be, at a time when it is increasingly being seen as a functional skill for employability.... The collection overall has a clear focus on looking at the relationship between literacy and social inclusion. It does this across different ages, including both children and adults, and occurring in differing places and spaces, such as school, homes, communities and global environments. It will provide an important critical resource for a variety of courses and research activities. --Yvon Appleby, Book Review, Cambridge Journal of Education, 38:1, 135-150

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Trentham Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1858563895
• ISBN 13: 9781858563893
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 172
• Éditeur: Bearne Eve, Marsh Jackie
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible